Summary:
The Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 in Illinois has only one middle school, Elden D Finley Junior High School. This school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools over the past three years. With a performance rating of just 1 out of 5 stars, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (24.1%), Mathematics (12.9%), and Science (45.1%) are significantly lower than the state averages.
Elden D Finley Junior High School serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 67.5% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, at 31.0%, which may be contributing to its academic struggles. Despite higher per-student spending than the state average, the school has been unable to improve student outcomes, suggesting that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized.
Overall, the data analysis reveals that Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 has a single underperforming middle school that requires significant intervention and support to address the persistent achievement gap and improve student learning. Targeted strategies to address chronic absenteeism, resource allocation, and equity concerns may be necessary to help Elden D Finley Junior High School better serve its students and community.
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